Leslie's Guidebook
Food scene
Amateur works is one of our favorite places in Tampa!
With dozens of dining options, it’s great for a quick bite, a happy hour or a bit of weekend relaxation. Don’t miss this spot for tourists and locals alike during your visit.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveAmateur works is one of our favorite places in Tampa!
With dozens of dining options, it’s great for a quick bite, a happy hour or a bit of weekend relaxation. Don’t miss this spot for tourists and locals alike during your visit.
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveTrust us. This place is the definition of old school hole in the wall and you won be disappointed. Don’t expect anything fancy. Do try their Cuban.
24 locals recommend
West Tampa Sandwich Shop
3904 N Armenia AveTrust us. This place is the definition of old school hole in the wall and you won be disappointed. Don’t expect anything fancy. Do try their Cuban.
Sightseeing
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrIn 10 minutes, you’re on the water at Picnic Island park. Enjoy a leisurely couples picnic, time with your family or a quiet moment with a good book.
24 locals recommend
Picnic Island
In 10 minutes, you’re on the water at Picnic Island park. Enjoy a leisurely couples picnic, time with your family or a quiet moment with a good book.
You can be to Gandy Bridge & cross into St Pete in 15 minutes. While you’re there grab brunch and head to this renowned Dali exhibit.
68 locals recommend
Dali Museum station
You can be to Gandy Bridge & cross into St Pete in 15 minutes. While you’re there grab brunch and head to this renowned Dali exhibit.
If you spend an afternoon in St Pete (quick 15 minute drive to the bridge) don’t miss this gorgeous blown glass museum.
6 locals recommend
Museum Chihuly
720 Central AveIf you spend an afternoon in St Pete (quick 15 minute drive to the bridge) don’t miss this gorgeous blown glass museum.
Don’t miss the Historic Ybor District and Cigar City during your visit.
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
Don’t miss the Historic Ybor District and Cigar City during your visit.
Jose Marti Park officially belongs to Cuba. It was gifted to Cuba in 1956. Stop by during your visit to Ybor!
Jose Marti Park
Jose Marti Park officially belongs to Cuba. It was gifted to Cuba in 1956. Stop by during your visit to Ybor!
Entertainment
We love an afternoon at Top Golf. It’s an easy and fun way to spend a few hours & exactly zero golf experience is required to have a great time!
Topgolf Tampa
10690 Palm River RdTraveler advice
Getting around
Walk & bike friendly
As always, be careful crossing the street but the River Walk & Bayshore are very walk/bike/run friendly. I love to walk on Bayshore (the longest continuous sidewalk in the nation) in the morning and look out for schools of stingrays and baby sharks!
Getting around
Uber
Uber is a fast & effective way to visit most attractions since our home is no more than 20 minutes drive from nearly all Tampa hot spots!
What to pack
Walking shoes
Don’t forget to pack walking shoes so you can enjoy Bayshore, the nations longest sidewalk as well as the River Walk.
What to pack
Florida is tropical
If this is your first trip to Florida you may not realize how tropical the climate it. Except warm weather all year long so don’t forget to pack sunscreen & bug spray!